Latest Product updates

Introducing the MULTOS step/one SC4-P20 Series The new MULTOS step/one P20 series is our latest platform release in the SC4 product family, designed to service the entry-level EMV, identity and general purpose smartcard markets. The P20 range, supporting Real-Time Enablement and Seamless Transition, is the natural progression in our highly successful SC4 product family, designed for customers both new to MULTOS and those currently using our SC4-P12 range and planning for the next generation of EMV products. In addition to the standard array of features available on MULTOS step/one products, the P20 series brings the following benefits: Supports Real-Time Enablement (RTE).  Allows...

Discover D-PAS R2 application extended on SC4-P12 D-PAS R2 application certification life has been extended by Discover for 6 months on SC4-P12 platform, it will now be expired on Feb 2018 instead of Aug 2017.

Interac Flash application extended on ML4-P13 Interac Flash R2 application certification life has been extended by Interac for 12 months on ML4-P13 platform, it will now be expired on Oct 2018 instead of Oct 2017.

MULTOS Stickers are now certified on P17 platform Multos Stickers are now certified on ML4-P17 platform for both M/Chip advance R2 application and VSDC R5 (Based on VIS 1.5.4 and VCPS 2.1.2).

Introducing the new MULTOS P17 Series The new MULTOS P17 series is our latest platform release using the well-known SLE77 chip family from Infineon. In addition to performance improvements and the very latest in security countermeasures, offering a revolutionary approach to managing MULTOS card lifecycle aspects. Available in configurations of either MC4 (DDA contact) or ML4 (DDA Dual-Interface), the P17 range can be enabled using either the usual MULTOS central Key Management Authority (KMA) or using our Control Centre utility for in-bureau key management, exactly the same as our step/one SDA products. For the first time ever, the perso bureau...

M/Chip advance and VSDC now certified on P17 platform series The Multos International’s latest contact products, the MC4-P17 range is now certified by MasterCard (M/Chip advance R2 application) and Visa (VSDC R4 application), available in different memory size for issuers requiring DDA/CDA EMV. MULTOS new dual interface product ML4-P17 has also been certified recently by MasterCard (M/Chip advance R2 application). Other schemes certifications are underway, check for availability

What is Real Time Enablement (RTE)? RTE will revolutionise personalisation. MULTOS products are unique in the industry, utilising a cryptographic lock between each individual chip and the issuer or owner of the chip. This digital lock – or what is called enablement – activates a standard vanilla MULTOS chip, turning it into a targeted device that will only accept applications with correctly matching digital certificates to be loaded. This process has been successfully utilised to enable some 800+ million devices. Real Time Enablement (RTE) is a significant advancement of the MULTOS specification to further enhance the MULTOS provisioning methods, allowing...

Next Generation Control Centre – C3 Connected Control Centre (C3) is the next generation release of our well known key management utility for step/one, now also supporting the new MULTOS P17 platform series products (and all our future MULTOS platforms). C3 is a major advancement in the integration of MULTOS and step/one key management at the bureau level, offering the ability to achieve Real Time Enablement (RTE). The C3 utility offers a choice of implementation for the bureau: use the offline batch mode similar to the current solution; or network connect C3 to the bureau perso solution for live generation...

MULTOS products fully compliant with US Debit requirements When it comes to migrating payment cards to EMV (particularly debit cards), the US has a few unique factors making chip cards more challenging, with differences such as the number of independent debit networks, the regulatory framework that requires that merchants have the option to choose from at least two unaffiliated debit networks for processing debit transactions (Durbin amendment). EMV products from Multos International enable U.S. financial institutions to issue credit and debit cards fully compliant with US Durbin amendment by supporting the data sharing as recommended by MasterCard and Visa in...

MULTOS D/I Products now available with Coil Antenna Technology The ML4 DDA Dual Interface MULTOS platform in Coil module format is now certified by MasterCard (M/Chip Advance application) and available for our card manufacturers partners. The M8.2Coil package is a new bundle packaging offer for dual-interface card production that includes a special Coil module and a matching antenna inlay prelam sheet. The offer is perfectly suited to card manufacturers looking to move into dual-interface cards, without the upfront costs and technical complexities required of other offers. The specialized module basically consists of a small antenna on the back of the...